The Ideal News

  By Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu   The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade has sent a powerful message of encouragement to the Super Falcons, urging the team to shake off their recent setback and secure a vital victory in today's crucial encounter. Following the team's agonizing WAFCON quarter-final exit on Sunday, the NSC Boss charged the ten-time African champions to remain mentally resolute and keep their eyes firmly on the ultimate prize: a ticket to the FIFA Women's World Cup.  In his message to the squad, Olopade emphasized the need for absolute concentration, advising the players to completely block out any external distractions as they step onto the pitch.  "Put Sunday's loss behind you," Olopade urged the team. "Ignore the political noise and focus entirely on securing a win today." The Director-General's words serve as a timely morale booster for the Nigerian women's national team. By instruct...

  By Idris Alooma  In the wisdom, foresight, and farsightedness of Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the University of Ilorin Radio, (UNILORIN 89.3 FM), was established not merely to air programmes, but to shape minds, refine voices, and raise leaders. From its first broadcast on August 13, 2009, to its formal commissioning on October 22, 2011, by the then President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, represented by the then Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyat Rufai, the station has lived up to its mantra: Better By Far.  The vision was simple and profound: to train professional broadcasters, project the good image of the University of Ilorin, and promote functional education in line with the institution’s mission. As the elders say, “He who builds a house must remember the foundation.” That foundation was laid by pioneer staff like Mr Segun Alabi, Mr Jerry Aideloje, and the first set of student volunteers who walked into a studio with more faith than equipment. The late Mr Abdulganiyu...